The descriptions below provide general information about the programs. For full details about the programs and questions about how to apply, contact each program directly.

Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County
www.habitatskc.org
(206) 453-2950
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County builds, renovates and repairs affordable homes for families in need. Homeowners invest up to 500 hours of sweat equity into building their home and pay a zero percent interest mortgage.

How to apply: The process of homeownership through Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County begins with attending a Homebuyer Information Meeting. These meetings are scheduled throughout the year and are listed on the Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County website.

HomeSight
www.homesightwa.org
(206) 723-4355
HomeSight is a nonprofit community development corporation that promotes affordable homeownership opportunities through homebuyer education and financial planning, buyer purchase assistance loan underwriting and origination, and new home construction. Through private and public partnerships, HomeSight provides purchase assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers in the form of a low interest loan, and potential borrowers may access up to $70,000 in downpayment assistance.

How to apply to HomeSight: Complete HomeSight’s introductory class, "The American Dream: Is Homeownership For You?", then meet with a HomeSight counselor to do a personal Financial Assessment. For the introductory class schedule and to register, visit HomeSight or call (206) 723-4355.

Homestead Community Land Trust
www.homesteadclt.org
(206) 323-1227
Homestead Community Land Trust (HCLT) is a membership-based, nonprofit community housing development organization that creates affordable homeownership opportunities by removing the cost of land from the cost of buying a home, and protects the affordability of those homes permanently for future generations of Seattleites. Through the HCLT “Advantage” program, your household may receive up to $100,000 at 0% interest and no repayments to help pay for a home, in exchange for keeping the home affordable at resale to the next income-qualified buyer.

How to apply to HCLT: Read more about HCLT Advantage and the community land trust model and then sign up for an orientation by calling (206) 323-1227.

Parkview Services
parkviewservices.org
(206) 542-6644
Parkview Services is a King County based non-profit organization that supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. Parkview's Homeownership Program offers home buying assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and family members who will live with them. Qualified households may receive up to $127,500 in purchase assistance.

To get started e-mail Parkview, phone Marc Coté at (206) 334-0731, or leave a message on Parkview’s voicemail line at (206) 529-4114. Please provide your name, phone, and the best time to return your call.

Questions for the Office of Housing?

If you have questions about any of the City of Seattle homebuyer assistance
programs, contact our reception desk at (206) 684-0721.